Ford Announces Partnership With Red Bull and Return to F1 Racing
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Ford Announces Partnership With Red Bull and Return to F1 Racing
Ford Announces , Partnership With Red Bull , and Return to F1 Racing.
ESPN reports that Ford has confirmed it will
return to Formula One racing in 2026,
joining forces with world champions Red Bull.
On February 3, the United States automotive
giant announced it would be returning to
the sport at Red Bull's New York launch event.
ESPN reports that the deal combines
Ford's team with Red Bull's recently-formed
engine company, Red Bull Powertrains.
The new engine company is reportedly
already working on a power unit to meet
F1's new engine regulations for 2026.
The new engine company is reportedly
already working on a power unit to meet
F1's new engine regulations for 2026.
In 2021, Red Bull decided to start its own power unit
facility amid uncertainty over current engine
supplier Honda's long-term commitment.
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ESPN reports that Red Bull and its sister team,
AlphaTauri, will continue to use Honda engines
until the current regulation cycle ends in 2025.
ESPN reports that Red Bull and its sister team,
AlphaTauri, will continue to use Honda engines
until the current regulation cycle ends in 2025.
In 2026, new power unit regulations will require
cars to rely on increased electrical power
and run on sustainable synthetic fuels.
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The news today that Ford is coming
to Formula One from 2026 is great for
the sport and we are excited to see
them join the incredible automotive
partners already in Formula One, Stefano Domenicali, Formula One CEO, via ESPN.
They are a global brand with an incredible
heritage in the racing and automotive world
and they see the huge value that our
platform provides with over half
a billion fans around the world, Stefano Domenicali, Formula One CEO, via ESPN.
Our commitment to be Net Zero Carbon
by 2030 and to introduce sustainable fuels
in the F1 cars from 2026 is also an important
reason for their decision to enter F1, Stefano Domenicali, Formula One CEO, via ESPN
Harrison Ford Holds Back Tears , Over Cannes Award.
Before the world premiere of 'Indiana Jones
and the Dial of Destiny' at the Cannes Film Festival, Ford was presented with a Palme d'Or award.
Before the world premiere of 'Indiana Jones
and the Dial of Destiny' at the Cannes Film Festival, Ford was presented with a Palme d'Or award.
The award is
regarded as one of
the film industry's
most prestigious.
The 80-year-old actor became
teary-eyed while delivering a speech.
He first referenced clips of his career
that played in the room.
I'm very touched. I'm very moved by this.
They say when you're about to die you
see your life flash before your eyes, and I
just saw my life flash before my eyes.
A great part of my life, but not all of my life, Harrison Ford, via statement.
My life has been enabled by my lovely wife [Calista Flockhart], who has supported my passions and my dreams. I'm grateful. Thank you. , Harrison Ford, via statement.
And, you know, I love you, [the audience], too. Thank you. You've given my life purpose and meaning, and I'm grateful for that, Harrison Ford, via statement.
The fifth installment of the 'Indiana Jones' franchise serves as Ford's final time
playing the iconic treasure hunter.
While initial reviews of the film have been mixed, Ford received a five-minute standing ovation.
'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'
hits theaters June 30
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LeBron James Is Reportedly , Considering Retirement.
With the Lakers' 113-111 loss to the Nuggets in Game 4, James has completed his
20th season with the NBA.
He later told reporters, "Going forward with the game of basketball, I've got a lot to think about.".
ESPN requested that the 38-year-old basketball player elaborate on his statement.
ESPN: "When you say you got to think about stuff, what thread should we be pulling on that?", James: "If I want to continue to play.".
ESPN: "As in next year?", James: "Yeah.".
ESPN: "You would walk away?", James: "I got to think about it.".
James has been dealing with a foot injury
since Feb. 26, which will likely affect his decision.
I'm going to get an MRI on it and see how the tendon either healed or not healed and go from there. We'll see what happens, LeBron James, via statement.
However, there appears to be a part of
James that may not be ready to quit yet.
When asked if he thought a
summer of rehab could get him back to
his previous caliber, James said yes.
Because I'm still better than 90% of the NBA. Maybe 95, LeBron James, via statement
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Tom Brady Is Reportedly in Talks , to Become Raiders Minority Owner.
Brady has been discussing the potential move with Raiders owner Mark Davis for the past few weeks, sources tell ESPN.
If a deal is reached, Brady is expected to have a
"passive" investment and wouldn't "have any operational control or authority over the club," ESPN reports. .
This wouldn't be the first deal
Brady enters into with Davis.
In March, the NFL legend bought a
stake in the Las Vegas Aces, a WNBA
team mostly owned by Davis. .
If Brady and Davis agree to terms, Brady's limited partnership would still have to be approved by at least 24 team owners.
Brady's 10-year contract with Fox is
slated to begin in 2024, but the network has reportedly "blessed" the potential deal.
Team ownership and media employment only affect league policy when an "owner holds a position of authority at the media company and could impact broadcast rights negotiations," according to ESPN.
An 11-year rights deal between Fox
and the NFL was reached in 2021.
After retiring and then coming back to the NFL to
play for the Buccaneers, Brady retired for good at the end
of the 2022 season, completing 23 seasons with the league
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Disney+ and Hulu , to Merge Into One App.
Disney CEO Bob Iger made the announcement in a recent earnings call, Engadget reports.
While we will continue to offer Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ as standalone options, , Bob Iger, Disney CEO, via earnings call.
... this is a logical progression of our [direct-to-consumer] offerings that will provide greater opportunities for advertisers while giving bundle subscribers access to more robust and streamlined content, , Bob Iger, Disney CEO, via earnings call.
... resulting in greater audience engagement and ultimately leading to a more unified streaming experience, Bob Iger, Disney CEO, via earnings call.
The "one-app experience" is
expected to launch by late 2023.
Iger also revealed that Disney+
will be raising its prices again.
Currently, the tier without ads costs $10.99 a month, and the ad-supported plan is $7.99 a month.
The changes come as Disney reported a $659 million loss for its streaming service in the first quarter.
It also lost 4 million subscribers in Q1 2023 after losing 2.4 million subscribers in Q4 2022
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Jackson Mahomes Arrested , on Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges.
The younger brother of Chiefs QB
Patrick Mahomes was arrested
on May 3, ESPN reports.
He was booked at the Johnson County
Detention Center. His bond was set at $100,000.
Jackson faces three counts of aggravated sexual battery and one count of battery.
According to police, his arrest
stems from a February incident in which
a woman claims she was assaulted. .
TMZ has since published surveillance video showing Jackson kissing the owner of
Aspens Restuarant and Lounge in Overland Park while forcefully grabbing her by the neck.
Jackson also allegedly pushed one of the restaurant's servers in another incident. .
His attorney, Brandon Davies,
denies the accusations. .
We have provided law enforcement with the tools and evidence they need to evaluate the claims against Jackson, Brandon Davies, Jackson Mahomes' attorney, via statement.
Every interaction between people needs to be placed in the proper context. Releasing a short clip of any video does not provide proper context. , Brandon Davies, Jackson Mahomes' attorney, via statement.
We have faith in the
process and look forward to a swift resolution of the matter, Brandon Davies, Jackson Mahomes' attorney, via statement
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Disney Continues, Company-Wide Layoffs .
On April 24, Disney began a second wave
of layoffs as part of the company's larger
reorganization efforts to cut costs by $5.5 billion.
CNBC reports that the latest round of layoffs
will bring the total number of jobs cut to 4,000.
Earlier in 2023, returning CEO Bob Iger
announced plans to reduce Disney's workforce by
7,000 employees during his first earnings call.
7,000 jobs is equal to about
3% of the roughly 220,000 people
employed by Disney as of October 1.
According to the company's securities filing,
Disney employs approximately 166,000 in
the U.S. and another 54,000 abroad.
CNBC reports that employees
were first notified of the
upcoming layoffs on March 27.
The senior leadership teams have
been working diligently to define our
future organization, and our biggest
priority has been getting this right,
rather than getting it done fast, Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, co-chairmen
of Disney Entertainment, via CNBC.
CNBC reports that the latest round of layoffs will
impact various divisions across the company,
including ESPN and Disney Entertainment.
CNBC reports that the latest round of layoffs will
impact various divisions across the company,
including ESPN and Disney Entertainment.
As we advance as a core segment
of Disney, with operational control
and financial responsibility,
we must further identify ways
to be efficient and nimble, Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN CEO, via CNBC.
We will act with compassion,
respect for our colleagues,
and professionalism as we face
these hard circumstances, Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN CEO, via CNBC.
We will act with compassion,
respect for our colleagues,
and professionalism as we face
these hard circumstances, Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN CEO, via CNBC
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Memorial Day , by the Numbers.
These stats were provided
by WalletHub.
45 million veterans, have served during wartime.
656,000 military service members , have lost their lives
during combat. .
New York was the 1st state , to recognize Memorial Day
in 1873. .
96 members of the 116th Congress , have served in the military. .
60 percent of Americans, plan to barbecue over
Memorial Day weekend. .
260,000 graves, at Arlington National Cemetery are adorned with American flags
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The city of New York is sinking under the weight of the skyscrapers revealed a new research. The research also said that the island is sinking 1-2 millimetres per year.
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Everything Small Businesses , Need to Know About New , Pay Transparency Laws.
'The Independent' reports that eight states in
America have instituted pay transparency laws,
and several others are considering similar legislation.
While these laws mainly take aim
at large corporations, here are some
things small businesses should know.
1. Which businesses must comply, While it varies between states and localities,
states that must comply with the new
laws must have a certain number of employees.
In Washington state, any business with
over 15 employees must disclose information
regarding pay in all job postings. .
In New York, the magic number
is four or more employees.
2. What are the penalties?, Currently, monetary penalties are
assessed per violation and can range
from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
3. How to comply with the new laws, 'The Independent' reports that companies are required to
post a "good faith" salary range for the role in the job posting.
According to Marina Vitek, a mentor at SCORE, for companies
that don't post job openings, the obligation to provide pay
information is upon request by a candidate or employee.
'The Independent' points out that taking inventory of internal
pay structures is crucial before posting pay information
to avoid potential conflict with current employees.
'The Independent' points out that taking inventory of internal
pay structures is crucial before posting pay information
to avoid potential conflict with current employees.
Jim Emanuel, a human resources knowledge adviser at the
Society for Human Resource Management, recommends
keeping up-to-date information to reference prior to hiring.
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Remembering , The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace was born on
May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, NY.
Biggie released his debut album,
'Ready to Die,' in 1994.
He became involved with the east coast-west coast
hip hop feud while recording his sophomore album.
His second album, 'Life After Death,' was released shortly after his murder.
and was No. 1 on the U.S. charts.
It later became certified
Diamond in 2000.
Biggie’s posthumous studio albums include,
'Born Again' and 'Duets: The Final Chapter.'.
He was murdered in a drive-by
shooting on March 9, 1997.
He was only
24 years old.
Considered to be one of
the greatest rappers, his
legacy is heard throughout
the history of hip hop.
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New York City Is Sinking, Due to Enormous Weight, Study Warns.
'The Guardian' reports that New York City is slowly
sinking as a result of the massive weight of its
buildings, increasing the threat of rising seas.
According to new research,
the city has sunk by an average
of approximately 1-2 mm every year. .
Researchers found that some
areas of the city were
sinking at twice that rate.
The slow descent has exacerbated
the impact of accelerated sea level
rise due to global warming.
Since 1950, the water surrounding
New York has risen about 9 inches.
'The Guardian' reports that by the end of
the century, major flooding events could
become as much as four times more frequent. .
A deeply concentrated population of
8.4 million people faces varying degrees
of hazard from inundation in New York City, Via 'The Weight of New York City: Possible
Contributions to Subsidence From Anthropogenic Sources'.
According to the authors of the study, many
coastal cities around the world will share similar
risks as the climate crisis worsens.
The combination of tectonic and
anthropogenic subsidence, sea level rise,
and increasing hurricane intensity imply
an accelerating problem along
coastal and riverfront areas, Via 'The Weight of New York City: Possible Contributions
to Subsidence From Anthropogenic Sources'.
The combination of tectonic and
anthropogenic subsidence, sea level rise,
and increasing hurricane intensity imply
an accelerating problem along
coastal and riverfront areas, Via 'The Weight of New York City: Possible Contributions
to Subsidence From Anthropogenic Sources'.
The researchers calculate that all of , the city's structures weigh an estimated , 1.68 trillion pounds.
'The Weight of New York City: Possible Contributions
to Subsidence From Anthropogenic Sources'
was published in the journal 'Earth’s Future.'
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As many countries around the world try and reach the ambitious goal set at COP26 of reaching Net Zero by 2050, just how is the banking sector adapting to the challenge? In this week's episode of The Exchange we explore how big banks across the world are investing in the green revolution.
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